World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph F. Zimnicky
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
A Grateful American
TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE, SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 2ND BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.